#presence-and-absence

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Parenting
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5 days ago

I became a grandparent at 64 and the first time my granddaughter fell asleep on my chest I felt something I hadn't felt since my own children were small - except this time I was present enough to notice it, and that difference is the thing that broke me open - Silicon Canals

A grandfather holding his granddaughter at 3 AM realizes he missed precious moments with his own children while prioritizing work over presence.
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